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Glasgow Airport
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IATA GLA
ICAO EGPF
Large Airport
Scheduled Service
Location
Airport Information
City
Glasgow
Country
Continent
EU
Coordinates
55.8719, -4.4331
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Runways
| Ident | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8730 ft (2661 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Departures
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CDG
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
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AMS
Amsterdam
718 km
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DXB
Dubai
5841 km
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LHR
London
555 km
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LGW
London
595 km
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BCN
Barcelona
1688 km
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FCO
Rome
1974 km
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EWR
Newark
5182 km
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STN
London, Essex
538 km
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YYZ
Toronto
5284 km
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DUS
Düsseldorf
896 km
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MAN
Manchester, Greater Manchester
313 km
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DUB
Dublin
296 km
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PHL
Philadelphia
5311 km
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PMI
Palma de Mallorca
1890 km
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AGP
Málaga
2135 km
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MCO
Orlando
6627 km
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ALC
Alicante
1977 km
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LTN
Luton, Luton
518 km
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TFS
Tenerife
3242 km
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LGW
STN
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LBA
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Manchester Airport
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Edinburgh Airport
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London Luton Airport
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Birmingham Airport
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East Midlands Airport
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Aviation Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Glasgow Airport to the city center?
The Glasgow Airport Express (bus 500) runs from the terminal to Buchanan Bus Station in the city center every 10 minutes, taking about 15-25 minutes for GBP 9 one-way. Taxis cost approximately GBP 20-30 for the 13 km trip. There is no rail link to the airport, though one has been proposed for many years.
How many terminals does Glasgow Airport have?
GLA has one terminal building divided into domestic and international areas. The terminal was expanded with the Skyhub extension in 2004. Glasgow also has a second airport, Glasgow Prestwick (PIK), located 50 km south, which handles limited Ryanair services.
What is notable about Glasgow Airport?
GLA is Scotland's second-busiest airport and the primary gateway to Scotland's largest city and the west coast Highlands. The airport was the site of a failed terrorist attack in 2007 when a burning vehicle was driven into the terminal entrance, leading to enhanced security bollards at UK airports. The airport serves both business and leisure traffic.
Is there free Wi-Fi at Glasgow Airport?
Yes, GLA provides free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. The network offers 4 hours of free access with reliable speeds. The terminal has World Duty Free, Scottish whisky shops, restaurants, and several airline and independent lounges.
Which airlines operate from Glasgow Airport?
easyJet and Ryanair have the largest low-cost operations at GLA. Loganair, Scotland's regional airline, connects Glasgow to the Scottish Highlands and Islands. TUI and Jet2.com operate holiday routes. British Airways connects to London Heathrow. Seasonal transatlantic services are operated by United and other carriers to North American destinations.